Data Privacy Office Administrator

Job description

AutoReq ID

138707BR

Job Title

Data Privacy Office Administrator

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Watford

Function

KPMG Business Services

Service Line

QRM

Service Line Information

Quality and Risk Management are the responsibility of each partner and employee. This responsibility includes the need to understand and adhere to member firm policies and associated procedures in carrying out their day-to-day activities. UK Quality & Risk Management teams help to set, implement and enforce policies and procedures designed to help to enable KPMG UK and its personnel to achieve the following key objectives: (i) oversee and monitor service quality, (ii) protect the brand and reputation of KPMG, (iii) comply with laws, (iv) regulations and professional standards, and (v) minimize the risk of financial claims against KPMG UK.

KPMG Overview

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges.

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.

Job Description

Role Description:

As part of Phase 2 of the KPMG UK GDPR compliance activities and rolling out a new Privacy Office operating model, the UK firm is recruiting a Data Privacy Office Administrator. The suitable candidate will help drive internal compliance with KPMG’s obligations under the GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018 and Privacy of Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

The Data Privacy Office Administrator will apply their information security, data protection and privacy skills to effectively support the Privacy Office in performing all relevant duties as part of the new Privacy Office operating model.

Reporting to: Data Privacy Office Manager or Lead

Key Responsibilities:

- Function as a key member of the internal Privacy Office and engaging with other privacy professionals including data protection lawyers.
- Key responsibility is to support tasks within the Data Privacy Office.
- Support enhancement of current privacy by design process and completion of PIA/DPIAs.
- Support production of privacy office reports e.g. weekly data subject request reports, privacy risk reports, to be reported to various risk management forums.
- Support rollout of new privacy office target operating model across the organisation.
- Help develop content on the Privacy Office portal e.g. guidance and FAQs.
- Work in conjunction with the Information Protection team.
- Support all businesses and functions with privacy questions.

Skills and experience required:

- Experience in a similar hands-on role, ideally in a complex organisation e.g. top tier financial organisation or professional services organisation
- Some knowledge of information security and security measures
- Experience handling and managing data subject requests
- Experience conducting PIA/DPIAs
- Must have an understanding of a GDPR compliance programme
- Some experience of managing Information Security and privacy risks (capturing in risk register) and establishing controls
- Knowledge of Data Privacy legislation and regulation including knowledge and experience of operational implementation
- Good skills using MS Office Tools
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Well organised and able to maintain a high workload efficiently at a consistently high standard
- Holding recognised privacy qualifications e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM, BCS is advantageous.
- Some experience working with GRC tools to manage privacy risks is advantageous
- Experience of other 3rd party privacy tools is advantageous.

Our Deal

If the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn’t rewarding enough, we’ll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally.

‘Our Deal’ sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at KPMG. Among other things you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.

Flexible Working

While some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands.

We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like.

Applying with a Disability

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact.

KPMG's commitment to diversity

We are proud of the value we place on individuality; we want you to bring your full self to work and truly maximise your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results for our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG.

Returning to work after a break
At KPMG, we appreciate that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand that those with experience who have taken a career break have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment. This role welcomes applications for individuals who have been out of work for 18 months or more and who have previous relevant experience.

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